Notice of Motion
The Notice of Motion brought forward by Trustee Janice Kaikkonen at the June 4, 2024 Committee of the Whole Board Meeting was amended and approved:

Whereas, good governance practices are important for the Bluewater District School Board, be it

Resolved, that all public Committee of the Whole Board meetings and Regular Meetings of the Board be recorded and posted on the website for public viewing, and

That the Committee of the Whole Board In-Camera meetings be recorded and kept privately.

Student Senate Report
Student Trustee Hayden Powell presented a report, which included details on recent back-to-school transition activities in secondary schools to welcome new Grade 9 students, such as barbecues, tours, and more. The Student Senate held its first meeting of the school year, where information was provided on the upcoming Youth Wellness Champions project aimed at coordinating student groups at all secondary schools to improve health and well-being, and encourage mental wellness initiatives.

Summer Special Education and Mental Health Transition Supports for Students
Trustees viewed a presentation on opportunities that were provided to students with special education and mental health needs in their transition back to school. Available funding allowed staff to arrange a wide variety of activities, such as tours and visits, small group lessons, assessments, welcome phone calls, resource development, transition meetings with students and parents/caregivers, staff training, and more. The funding also supported a Supervised Alternative Learning (SAL) student forum at the end of June that ensured students were well resourced for the summer months. In addition, the funding will enable planning for a September Wellness Champions Day for secondary schools.



View the meeting agenda and attached reports.

View the video recording of the meeting.

Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting – October 1, 2024
Next Regular Meeting of the Board – October 15, 2024